System Design Engineering

The System Design Engineer will support the design of complex nuclear and industrial systems from requirements development through final design. This role works closely with internal engineering teams and external equipment suppliers to ensure hardware and system designs meet technical requirements, quality standards, and overall plant design intent.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong mechanical or chemical systems experience who enjoys multidisciplinary design, vendor collaboration, and solving complex technical challenges in a dynamic project environment.

Bellevue, WA or Remote

US citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. Design complex industrial and nuclear-related systems from requirements development through final design.

Provide oversight to vendors developing mechanical system and component designs.

Coordinate review of analyses such as thermal, seismic, structural, pipe stress, heat transfer, and other technical studies performed by others, and integrate those results into overall plant design.

Identify and apply the appropriate design codes and standards to plant systems, including ASME, ANS, ASTM, IEEE, NFPA, and related requirements.

Analyze and allocate regulatory criteria and standards to complex system design activities.

Support planning efforts and maintain schedule adherence for system design work and its integration into the overall plant delivery schedule.

Manage drawing packages for system designs, including P&IDs, 3D models, and system interface drawings.

Provide technical direction and oversight to supplier projects, ensuring timely delivery of technical data and successful completion of design reviews.

Establish and maintain system requirements and specification documents, including engineering design specifications for major plant equipment.

Propose, initiate, and oversee testing programs for system qualification, as needed.

Generate design packages for systems, subsystems, and equipment, including coordination of calculations, design reports, mechanical drawings, and engineering specifications.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited university.

• 4+ years of direct experience demonstrating strong mechanical or chemical systems engineering capability.
• Experience with nuclear chemical process systems, fluid systems, or fluid system component design is a plus.
• Strong mechanical and/or chemical aptitude, including experience with chemistry, fluid analysis, structural analysis, tolerance analysis, and interpretation of engineering drawings.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to coordinate and help lead design efforts with minimal direction.
• Ability to manage projects with competing objectives and design constraints and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Experience working to quality standards on design activities, such as ASME NQA-1 or ISO 9001, is desired.
• Launched in 2001, we are a woman-owned business that serves and staffs Northwest organizations by doing things the right way, not just the easiest way. Hansell Tierney partners with candidates and clients to match the best candidates with interesting local opportunities. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, skills, internal equity, and geographic location.

Benefits available to eligible employees or consultants may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid sick leave, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and other employer-sponsored programs.

This role may also be eligible for bonus, commission, or other incentive compensation depending on the position and company policies.